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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 389.98 and 86.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 389.98 and 86.66 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 389.98 = 86.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/389.98 = 86.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 389.98 × 86.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 33,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795.67/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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